Forget for a moment what a controversial figure Luis Suarez is, and let’s focus on his footballing ability.
After a slow start with Barcelona, Suarez is now putting in performances as good as those he provided for Liverpool last season.
Coming off a season in which he found the net 31 times with Liverpool, Barcelona pounced on the world-class player for a fee reported to be around £75 million pounds.
Many asked, is he really worth the risk with all the negatives he provides?
Being a Liverpool fan myself, I have never enjoyed watching a footballer more than Luis Suarez. So much talent and desire makes him the player he is and the player I remember wearing the red shirt.
The media in Spain were quick to remind Suarez that if he wasn’t to perform there would be critics.
His first game was El Classico against Barca’s bitter rivals Real Madrid; possibly the toughest fixture he could have introduced himself to the Barcelona fans. Following the match many questioned if he was worth such a hefty fee. He didn’t perform poorly – in fact there was an assist with his first touch – it’s just the simple case of modern day football fans losing loyalty before something has begun.
As the season has progressed we have seen Suarez playing the football he produced throughout last season for Liverpool. Slowly he has built himself back up, reminding us why the club went to so much effort to bring him to the Nou Camp.
Last weekend Suarez took part in El Classico again, this time putting in a man of the match performance – an assist for his partner Lionel Messi and the winning goal giving Barcelona control of the title race.
It seems to have clicked at the right time for Suarez. He was pivotal in helping Barcelona overcome Manchester City in the Champions League, and continuing their solid form in the league.
Players need time to find their best form after spending time out of the game, and we are seeing that with Luis Suarez. Never write off a world-class talent.
It’s a pity more footballers don’t have the desire and fight Suarez has. Whenever he is on the pitch, it looks as if his life depends on it. Footballers are criticised for not showing enough determination, but I never worry about that with Suarez.
After the 3-3 draw last season between Liverpool and Crystal Palace, which in the end cost the Reds dearly, he was on the ground crying his heart out. It wasn’t a sign of weakness, it simply showed he is more worried about results than his bank account.
I don’t back Luis Suarez for all the controversies he has put himself through, but I always see the footballer who genuinely cares.
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